Comparison

GymLock vs Exerscroll Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GymLock

This app helps gym-goers stay focused during workouts by automatically blocking distracting applications when they enter their gym location. It offers customizable app blocking, tracks workout duration and frequency, and provides achievements to motivate users.

Highlights
  • Automatic app locking at gym
  • Smart location detection
  • Customizable app selection
  • Screen Time API integration
  • Workout insights and progress tracking
  • Achievement badges for discipline
  • User-friendly dark mode interface
Features
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Stop scrolling and start lifting with GymLock – the ultimate distraction blocker built exclusively for gym enthusiasts. Transform your workout sessions into highly focused, gains-driven journeys by turning your smartphone from a source of distraction into your personal fitness ally. Key Features Automatic App Locking : Set your gym location once and let GymLock handle the rest. As soon as you step into your gym, the app automatically locks distracting apps, ensuring you stay focused on your workout without the temptation to check your phone. Smart Location Detection : Using advanced location services, GymLock transforms your gym into a “Focus Zone.” When you enter your designated area, your distraction shield activates instantly, empowering you to keep your eyes on the prize. Custom App Selection : Tailor the experience by choosing exactly which apps to lock during your sessions. Whether it’s social media, games, or messaging apps, you call the shots so that only what matters gets your attention. Screen Time Integration & Insights : Built on Apple’s Screen Time API, GymLock monitors your usage patterns and provides insightful metrics. Track your weekly gym visits, session durations, and progress over time—empowering you to fine-tune your habits and reach your fitness goals. Achievements & Progress Tracking : Celebrate your discipline with achievement badges and detailed statistics. As you consistently lock out distractions, unlock rewards and visual progress updates that motivate you to keep pushing your limits. Elegant, User-Friendly Interface : Enjoy a sleek dark-mode design with smooth animations and intuitive navigation that makes managing your focus effortless. GymLock’s refined UI ensures your workout remains at the forefront and clutter-free. Privacy-Focused Operation : GymLock respects your data and works discreetly in the background. It provides robust focus without compromising your privacy—so you can concentrate on what matters most, every time. Why Choose GymLock? GymLock isn’t just another app—it’s a lifestyle choice for anyone who values their workout time and is ready to reclaim productivity. Whether you’re a dedicated athlete, a busy professional, or someone who simply wants to build better gym habits, GymLock helps you eliminate distractions and build the discipline needed to achieve your goals. Ditch the digital interruptions and make every gym session count. Download GymLock today and start transforming your workouts into disciplined, results-driven experiences! Experience the perfect balance of technology and focus—because your gains deserve uninterrupted attention.

About

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

This app transforms phone usage by requiring physical exercise to unlock app minutes. Instead of mindless scrolling, users perform exercises like push-ups and squats to earn back their phone time, promoting both fitness and reduced screen addiction.

Highlights
  • Exercise-based app unlocks
  • Smart blocker for chosen apps
  • Customizable reps-to-minutes conversion
  • Progress tracking for minutes and streaks
  • Gamified levels and badges
  • Integrates with iOS Screen Time
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Stop scrolling. Start moving. Exerscroll is the screen time control app that makes you earn every minute of phone time with real movement. Push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks — reps unlock minutes. No willpower required. You know the feeling. You picked up your phone for one quick thing and twenty minutes vanished into TikTok, Instagram, or Reels. Doomscrolling won. Again. Exerscroll changes the trade. Want to open a distracting app? Move first. The friction is the point — and so is the fitness. How Exerscroll works • Pick the apps that steal your time • Lock them behind exercise with Screen Time controls • Bank minutes by doing push-ups, squats, lunges, or jumping jacks • Unlock only what you've earned • Watch your reps, streaks, and saved minutes climb Why Exerscroll beats a basic blocker A timer can be dismissed. Willpower runs out by noon. Exerscroll adds the one thing every other screen time app is missing — a real cost. You don't just lock the app, you have to earn it back. So either you scroll less, or you get fitter. Both work. Features • Exercise-based app unlocks: push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks (more coming) • Smart blocker for social media and any app you choose • Reps-to-minutes conversion you control • Progress tracking: minutes earned, streaks, milestones • Gamified levels and badges to keep momentum • Works with iOS Screen Time controls Built for people who want to • Quit doomscrolling and brainrot • Cut TikTok, Instagram, and Reels down to size • Beat phone addiction • Build focus and self-control • Start a dopamine detox • Live the "dumb phone" mindset without ditching the smartphone • Replace wasted time with movement • Be present, not scrolling past it Whether you struggle with social media addiction, procrastination, or just want better screen time control, Exerscroll turns the time you'd waste into time you'd earn. Your life should be spent living. Not scrolling past it. An active subscription is required to access all Exerscroll features. Terms: https://exerscroll.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://exerscroll.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

GymLock4 screens
Exerscroll Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GymLock at freemium against Exerscroll Screen Time Control's subscription. Exerscroll Screen Time Control's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymLock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Exerscroll Screen Time Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GymLock against 5.0 for Exerscroll Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exerscroll Screen Time Control has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymLock versus Exerscroll Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymLockExerscroll Screen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings114 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB205 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRuvixTy Switzer

Customer experience

GymLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GymLock

Subscriptions3
  • Shotwise Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • GymLock Pro Annual$19.991 Year
  • GymLock Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Exerscroll Screen Time Control

Subscriptions5
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Exerscroll Quarterly$24.993 Months
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Exerscroll Screen Time Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GymLock free?
GymLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exerscroll Screen Time Control free?
Exerscroll Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymLock or Exerscroll Screen Time Control?
GymLock and Exerscroll Screen Time Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.
Do GymLock or Exerscroll Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither GymLock nor Exerscroll Screen Time Control shows ads.

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